Vessel Operations Engineer

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Corporate benefits

45 hours per week

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Vessel Operations Engineer to support our offshore and onshore project teams in Qatar. You will provide engineering and operational input, review documentation, and supervise mobilization and installation activities.

The role collaborates with the Project Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, QA/QC and project success. A Master’s degree and 5–7 years in offshore oil and gas are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• 5–7 years of experience in Offshore Oil and Gas / EPC
• Strong experience in offshore oil and gas installations including jackets, topsides, bridges and heavy lifting operations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Engineering Support: Review documentation, suggest improvements, and support the engineering team in planning and execution phases.
• Project Operations: Assist offshore and onshore teams with installation, diving, pre-commissioning, trenching, and hook-up operations.
• Planning & Coordination: Coordinate equipment, material logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure QA/QC & HSE standards are met; actively participate in risk assessments and safety briefings.
• Execution Oversight: Supervise key activities during vessel mobilization/demobilization, loadouts, and critical offshore operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and lessons learned to enhance procedures, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Commercial Support: Offer technical input to the commercial team for proposals and contractual matters.
• Ensuring smooth execution during mobilization, testing, and installation phases

Skills

offshore installations

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Purpose of the position:

As Vessel Operations Engineer, you will respond/report to the Project Operations Manager and be part of various projects within the Operations Department.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

This role provides operational and technical support during tenders and project execution phases, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.

• Engineering Support: Review documentation, suggest improvements, and support the engineering team in planning and execution phases.
• Project Operations: Assist both offshore and onshore teams with installation, diving, pre-commissioning, trenching, and hook-up operations.
• Planning & Coordination: Coordinate equipment, material logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure QA/QC & HSE standards are met; actively participate in risk assessments and safety briefings.
• Execution Oversight: Supervise key activities during vessel mobilization/demobilization, loadouts, and critical offshore operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and lessons learned to enhance procedures, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Commercial Support: Offer technical input to the commercial team for proposals and contractual matters.
  • Ensuring smooth execution during mobilization, testing, and installation phases
• Leading and managing a team composed of:
  • Junior engineers (method/operations)
  • Draftsmen
  • Ensuring timely preparation of all installation documents

What are we looking for?

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Other engineering disciplines may also be considered

Experience

• 5–-7 years of experience in Offshore Oil and Gas / EPC

Languages

Technical Skills / Knowledge

• Strong experience in offshore oil and gas installations including jackets, top sides, bridges, and heavy lifting operations.

IT Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project

What can we offer to you:

• Permanent Contract – Project-based position
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
• Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form !

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

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